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Fortnitefans are asking for an iconic weapon from theStar Warsfranchise to come to the game as a pickaxe, with players clamoring for an in-game lightsaber. The Epic Games battle royale has brought a wide range of crossovers to the game throughout the nearly eight years since its launch, adding everything from anime and comic books to movies. Each collaboration has introduced plenty of new skins and cosmetics,including beloved franchises likeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Arcane, and lots more. Now, a beloved sci-fi franchise has come to the battle royale once again.
Fortniterecently debuted the game’s “biggest"Star Warscrossover yet, adding new game modes, skins, and more to the battle royale.Fortnitefeatured the exclusive debut of the newStar Wars: Tales of the Underworldanimated series exclusively through the battle royale, with players able to watch the first two episodes through the game. The new collaboration also added the “Galactic Battle” game mode, featuring a Darth Vader boss and plenty of unique weapons. However, fans are still asking for one particular crossover cosmetic to be added.
Fortnitefans on Reddit are once again asking Epic Games to add one ofStar Wars' most iconic weapons to the game as a pickaxe. The post references several differentStar Warspickaxes that have been added through crossovers, lamenting thatFortnitehas yet to introduce a lightsaber skin for the pickaxe.Fortnite’s most recent crossover introducedthe Death Smasher as the newestStar Warspickaxe, depicted as a mini Death Star at the end of a pole. The battle royale does feature lightsabers as part of the crossover, though they are only included as a special weapon.
Fortnite Fans Want Epic Games to Add a Star Wars Pickaxe
The addition of a lightsaber pickaxe toFortnitewas a popular request among many fans in the post’s replies, suggesting other alternative ideas as well. One fan suggested that a “toy lightsaber” could be a good inclusion, with another fan adding thatFortnitecould offer “scaled-up LEGO lightsabers.” The original user also suggested that the battle royale could differentiate a lightsaber pickaxe fromFortnite’s special lightsaber weaponby giving the lightsaber a different color than the normal weapon.
The newestStar Warscollaboration brought plenty toFortnite’s family of games beyond the battle royale.LEGO Fortnitesaw its own update as part of theStar Warscollaboration, introducing plenty of new quests and exclusive rewards.Rocket Leaguealso added its ownStar Warscontentas part of theFortnitecollaboration, introducing new Banners, Trails, Decals, and plenty more to the sports game.Fortnite’s most recentStar Warsevent looks to be a hit with fans of the beloved sci-fi franchise.
